1994 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme: problems, recalls and reliability
0 recalls and 43 owner complaints on record; the weakest area is service brakes, hydraulic (33% of complaints).
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recalls
43
owner complaints
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fire reports
81,000
typical failure mileage, mi
All counts are reports filed with NHTSA in the United States - US market only, not worldwide totals.
No fire reportsNo recall campaignsProblems tend to appear late (median 81,000 mi)Weak spot: service brakes, hydraulic (33%)
Common problems
Computed from 43 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
Service Brakes, Hydraulic (brakes)33% · 14 complaints
Vehicle Speed Control (unintended acceleration, cruise control)12% · 5 complaints
Air Bags (airbags and crash sensors)10% · 4 complaints
Visibility (windshield, wipers, defroster, mirrors)7% · 3 complaints
Engine And Engine Cooling (engine, radiator, overheating)7% · 3 complaints
Seat Belts5% · 2 complaints
“While starting the vehicle driver's air bag deployed. Passenger sustained a cut to forehead and bruises to the knees when coming in contact with the air bag. *ak”Owner report · Air Bags · Jul 2004
“On a 1994 oldsmobile cutlass supreme convertible with the 3.4 liter dohc engine, the high pressure (I.e., inlet) power steering line failed catastrophically. The point of failure was about 2 inches above where the line turns 90 degrees vertically up at the right frame rail and between the transmission housing and the front frame rear cross-member. A bolt and bracket for different assembly interfered with and wore a hole in the flexible part of the line. *nlm”Owner report · Steering · Jun 2003
“Intermintently the windshield wipers inoperable obstructing the drivers view. A recall has been issued on this similar makes and models, however this vehicle is not due to VIN# dealer and manufacturer has been notified. Please provide further information. Ts”Owner report · Visibility · Oct 2002
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“Vehicle has problem accelerating. Dealer stated that a valve could be defective, contacted dealer, and dealer could not find cause of problem. *ak”Owner report · Vehicle Speed Control · Sep 2002
“Vehicle was going 35mph and emerrgency brake light and antilock brake light illuminated. Brakes failed, and vehicle was forced to run a red light. Brakes were making a hissing noise before they failed. An independent mechanic diagnosed that master cylinder, rotors and discs failed. Oldsmobile manufacturer was notified. *ak *yh”Owner report · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Jul 2002
“Recall 97v017000o repairs concerning windshield wiper/washer switch were done in 1997. On 1 june 2002, windshield wipers stopped working. Dealer replaced wiring mechanism.*ak consumer adds windshield wiper system failed again. Mechanic replaced the switch assembly and an inspection of the failed part showed that it had the required nylon tie on the wires, except for one wire which was missing. The wire which broke over time, was the reason for the safety recall. *tt”Owner report · Visibility · May 2002
“Consumer noticed extended braking distance, mechanic determined that the rear calipers were frozen, rust being the cause. *nlm *yd”Owner report · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Apr 2002
“The brakes are a constant repair they never worked and constantly need replacement the dealer "fixed" the brakes but shortly after -the ABS light came on and they won't honor the braked job because they entered in the wrong date of repair date. The cooling system is always needed for these cars. Mine has been sitting for months now with the brakes out and the cooling system leaking with an expensive repair of 500.00 -some metal tube leaks -they have to take the entire car apart to fix it !”Owner report · Unknown Or Other · Apr 2002
“Consumer states that fuel was leaking all over driveway. Consumer states one of the fuel lines was leaking. Dealer replaced metal fuel line with a rubber hose. Consumer states that 99000 miles vehicle started to smoke. Consumer raised hood and oil was squirting across engine, took to mechanic and they stated that an incorrect hose was put on. Consumer states car almost caught fire.”Owner report · Fuel System, Gasoline · Feb 2002
“Driver's side air bag suddenly deployed when vehicle was started. Dealership/manufacturer have not examined vehicle to determine a cause. Please provide any additional information/attachments.*ak”Owner report · Air Bags · Jun 2001
When filing, owners marked a crash in 3 of these complaints and injuries in 2 - self-reported to NHTSA, not verified accident statistics.
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Is the 1994 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme reliable?
NHTSA has 43 owner complaints and 0 recall campaigns on record for the 1994 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme. The most complained-about area is service brakes, hydraulic (33% of complaints).
At what mileage do 1994 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme problems usually appear?
Half of the complaints that mention mileage were filed at 81,000 miles or less.
Source: NHTSA recall campaigns and owner complaints (public domain). Counts reflect reports on file and are not a defect rate.